June 03 / 19.20 Curragh

19.20

Good

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 3706-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m4f in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and fine third in Listed contest; last month's 1m4f Leopardstown comeback run was encouraging, could well improve enough from that to play a major role here back at 1m6f.
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17th

12

(22)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Poetic Sound

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Registered his highest rating in 1m6f Listed race on soft ground last April (his only time front-running); always prominent when strong finish took him to a handicap win at the Curragh (1m6f, yielding) this term and, although he wasn't discredited over 2m later in June, this trip on softer than good may well be the best fit; wears headgear for the first time.

20/1

7th

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Poetic Sound

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Stayed on well to gain third career success off 8lb lower here on latest (1m6f, yielding); both previous runs at around this trip have not been his best so could be vulnerable upped in distance on quicker ground off career high mark.

100/30

1st

6

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Poetic Sound

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won twice over 1m4f in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and fine third in Listed contest; last month's 1m4f Leopardstown comeback run was encouraging, could well improve enough from that to play a major role here back at 1m6f.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 322-21

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has done well since returning to the Flat, second here over 1m4f and handled better ground to win 2m1f Killarney amateur handicap last month under a positive ride; 4lb higher but could have more to offer off this low weight upped in grade.
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3rd

6

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Factual Fact

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive on the Flat, landed qualified riders handicap over 2m1f here in May off 8lb lower, travelling powerfully; followed up with 1.5l second at the Curragh over this trip (Granite Bay third); found consistency come to an end but ran to bad to be true at the Curragh 54 days ago; freshened up since and big chance if can resume progress.

9/1

13th

7

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Factual Fact

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

In fine form this term; 1.25l runner-up on seasonal return over C&D (sft-hvy) in March; raised 4lb and won over 2m1f (good) at Killarney; good second off revised mark here on latest (1m6f, yielding); nudged up another 4lb and should run well again, but needs to find a bit more to win off this mark.

4/1

2nd

12

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Factual Fact

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner has done well since returning to the Flat, second here over 1m4f and handled better ground to win 2m1f Killarney amateur handicap last month under a positive ride; 4lb higher but could have more to offer off this low weight upped in grade.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2242-4 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up in three of last four starts last term; plenty to take from seasonal return at Gowran in April when fourth to Holy See (1m4f, soft), rallying again late on; one to consider.
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7th

6

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Granite Bay

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; runner-up in three of last four starts last term; fourth to Holy See on seasonal return at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft); another solid display when third over 2m at the Curragh.

9/1

3rd

8

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Granite Bay

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up in three of last four starts last term; plenty to take from seasonal return at Gowran in April when fourth to Holy See (1m4f, soft), rallying again late on; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 22-435

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes here and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; first two runs this term at 1m6f were creditable, drop back 1m4f didn't suit latest; drops to handicap company and back to ideal trip.
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12th

10

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Emit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Close second in 1m7f French Group 2 (on very soft) last October remains his best form; he has a competitive handicap mark, though, as he showed when running on well from off the pace to be fourth of 17 to Opportunity at Royal Ascot (1m4f) last time; Ryan Moore stays on board; Irish St Leger entry with strong claims back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Emit

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

His 1m2f Group 3 run here (40-1) was the only blip from him last season; close second in 1m7f French Group 2 last October looks his best form but his handicap mark has fallen and plenty of ability remains; the biggest question may be whether this trip is now on the short side.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Emit

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes here and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; first two runs this term at 1m6f were creditable, drop back 1m4f didn't suit latest; drops to handicap company and back to ideal trip.

13/2

Form: -91431 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.
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6th

2

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; raised 6lb for May's 1m2f (good) win here and probably didn't stay 1m6f here on latest; drop back in trip a plus but may need easier ground at this distance.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.

13/2

1st

10

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.

10/1

Form: /2030-

Last run: 248 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat, although sole win came back in 2024, narrowly beaten here over 2m last summer; equally talented hurdler, but some stiff tasks of late; market likely informative back on the Flat.
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14th

9

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Struggled in top company after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; one place behind Tounsivator when sixth in the amateur handicap on Monday.

12/1

6th

18

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

11st 5lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Beaten favourite for this race last year, never looked likely to feature, 12th of 20; needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs this season.

8/1

6th

6

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Too Bossy For Us

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W P Mullins

One of two for yard that has won two of the last four renewals; useful hurdler was well held on return to the Flat behind Poetic Sound here on latest (1m6f, yielding) but was runner up in this last year on good ground off 1lb higher; dangerous to discount.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 452-80 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; recent run here was over an inadequate trip, more expected of here and seemingly McMonagle's pick.
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18th

3

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Dawn Rising

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner ran a huge race in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, gd-fm) last October, beaten just 1.25l into second; just 1lb higher here but hasn't really fired in three runs this term and this trip looks on the sharp side.

33/1

8th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Dawn Rising

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart dual-purpose performer but on losing run since November 2024; excellent second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October but well below best in three runs this term and this trip looks far too sharp; others appeal more.

18/1

7th

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Dawn Rising

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; recent run here was over an inadequate trip, more expected of here and seemingly McMonagle's pick.

10/1

Form: -33443

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.
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12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

10th

11

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Tribal Star

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-9 on turf; stayed on well for a 2.75l second over 2m1f at Killarney last time and closely matched with The Kingstonian on Chester form in May; may need more of a stamina test.

12/1

2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

Form: /3-461

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Wins have been at up to 2m (AW), winning claimer at Dundalk in March too; runner-up in ordinary maiden hurdles the last twice; can't be ruled out back on the Flat.
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8th

9

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tyson Fury

12st 3lb

J: Tom Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In decent form over hurdles lately; poor last Flat start but is rated 86 in that sphere.

7/1

2nd

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time Flat winner; useful maiden hurdle form including when a staying third in a 2m maiden hurdle at Galway last week; this trip should suit and he probably does not have to improve to land this.

Evs

3rd

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four Flat wins and is rated 89 in that sphere; was never involved in the Connacht Hotel handicap here five days ago; best hurdle run when second at Killarney last time, a mistake at the last costing him; should be in the mix.

5/1

11th
3 (10)
Holy See

15/2

Form: 124/1

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest.
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2nd

1

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Holy See

12st 2lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard; won over 1m4f on soft at Gowran on penultimate start; big burden even with 7lb claimed.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Holy See

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest.

15/2

1st

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Holy See

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned solely over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas, following month okay effort in similar Punchestown contest; first try at this trip on return to the Flat on handicap debut.

14/1

12th
11 (5)
En Or

16/1

Form: /7090- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner but losing run goes back to December 2024; hurdling last winter without success, may need this comeback run.
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9th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

En Or

10st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Three Flat wins for this yard, including over 1m6f and 2m; unplaced in five starts on the level since winning over 10.5f on AW in late 2024, but was placed in a maiden hurdle in February; has gone to Galway the last three years, and this is most likely a prep run.

16/1

12th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

En Or

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Six-time Flat winner but losing run goes back to December 2024; hurdling last winter without success, may need this comeback run.

16/1

3

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

En Or

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

French soft ground winner won over 2m at Clonmel last year off 76 and later added AW win; restricted campaign this year, never counting at Galway last time over 1m4f and has twice missed engagements since due to yielding ground; remains a bit high in the handicap.

16/1

Form: 2113-5 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

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Payout
Exacta €53.30
Straight Forecast €46.43
Tricast €264.00
Trifecta €327.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emit

SPOTLIGHT:

Poetic Sound

TOPSPEED:

Perry Mason

The Irish Sun:

Too Bossy For Us

POSTDATA:

Emit